Mediterranean diet may cut stroke risk for women
The Mediterranean diet may do more than help you reach and maintain a healthy weight: New research suggests that women who follow it also lower their stroke risk. But men…
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FDA aims ad campaign at teen e-cig users
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday launched a new ad campaign aimed at curbing rampant e-cigarette use among American teens. Just last week, the agency announced a crackdown…
Picky eating may mask larger issues for children
Many children are picky eaters, making every meal a challenge. But for some, the problem goes deeper than not liking vegetables or whole-wheat bread. According to a study in the…
Study ties household chemicals to kidney harm
These manufactured chemicals, called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are not biodegradable. People are exposed to them through contaminated soil, food, water and air. “The kidneys are very sensitive…
WHO: 9.6 million cancer deaths, 18 million new cases this year
Cancer will kill an estimated 9.6 million people in the world this year and 18.1 million new cases will be diagnosed, according to the World Health Organization’s cancer research agency.…
Protein tricks muscle into burning more energy during exercise, cold
Researchers have figured out why people burn fat when they exercise or are cold: A small protein only found in muscles that heat up. Sarcolipin, the small peptide in muscles,…
WHO addresses global suicide prevention, after noting 800,000 in 2016
With nearly 800,000 people dying by suicide every year, the World Health Organization on Monday provided tools and strategies to address the trend. In advance of World Suicide Prevention Day…
Poor healthcare linked to 5 million deaths yearly
Poor-quality healthcare results in about 5 million deaths a year in low- and middle-income countries, new research suggests. And another 3.6 million deaths a year are caused by lack of…
Exercise can boost brain cell growth in Alzheimer’s, mouse study suggests
There are plenty of reasons to work out, and this may be another: Exercise promotes the growth of new brain cells that improve thinking in mice with a form of…
Study: Ten-year dementia risk estimates may help with early prevention
Ten-year absolute risk estimates for dementia were established to help identify individuals who could potentially benefit from early targeted prevention. Researchers examined data on 104,537 people in Copenhagen, Denmark, and…
